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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have been on Wellbutrin SR 100mg 2 times a day and the side effects were increased anxiety and dry mouth, sweating alot. But they faded and I am more social, more positive, stable mood all day. Ive lost 7 pounds, obviously it might differ but def. supresses your appetite and increases ur energy.
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Reviewer: TLo, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have been on Wellbutrin for over 2 weeks now - 300mg for depression in dealing with my divorce. At first, I did experience slight headaches and a "spaced out" sort of feeling but it only lasted a few days. I've I fall asleep fast but do wake up around 3:00 am or so but after like 20 minutes I'm back asleep. I think if you limit caffeine intake (soda, coffee, etc.)you should be fine. B
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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There is a god...and he created Wellbutrin (lol) I have suffered from depression for years...nothing worked now I take 60mg of prozac and 150mg of wellbutrin....and I feel like a new person, sex drive is finally back and great :) I also started going to the gym again....point is, I hav my life back!!!! Thank u god!
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Reviewer: dysthymic84, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have dysthymia and also Major Depressive Disorder. I have been taking generic and then brand name Wellbutrin for about 9 months and although it has not helped much with my mood I am continuing to take it. It has helped with energy levels although I have difficulty sleeping and need to take a sleep aid every night in order to sleep through the night. I also have dry mouth from it which was rea
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Reviewer: La La, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been taking this medication for about two weeks and it works for me. I was taking Wellbutrin XL, but my doctor changed me to SR 150mg twice a day. My sex drive has been GREAT!! I do get jitters and rapid heart beat every now and then and some constipation, but overall I feel good. My depression is getting better, but I know what would also help is to stop worrying so much about stuff I ca
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